HR 7613 119th Congress

To require certain aircraft to be equipped and operating with collision prevention technology, to improve helicopter route safety and separation around airports, to update air traffic control processes and procedures, to address national airspace system safety in Department of Defense activities, and for other purposes

Latest Action

The title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection.

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Sponsors

Rep. Graves, Sam [R-MO-6]

Rep. Graves, Sam [R-MO-6]

R — MO

Summary

Airspace Location and Enhanced Risk Transparency Act of 2026 or the ALERT Act This bill addresses aviation safety by increasing requirements for aircraft tracking and communication using Automatic Dependent Surveillance-Broadcast (ADS-B) technology and expanding oversight. As background, ADS-B for broadcasting (Out) and receiving (In) transmits information (e.g., location and weather) among aircraft and air traffic control (ATC). The bill requires the Department of Defense (DOD) and the Department of Transportation (DOT) to enter into an agreement regarding the use of collision prevention technologies on DOD aircraft. The agreement must require the use of ADS-B Out as the default practice for DOD helicopters operating in the national airspace, unless such use would affect operational security. For DOD helicopters that are carrying out special missions in the Washington, DC, metropolitan area and are exempt from ADS-B Out transmission requirements, DOD must coordinate with DOT to conduct a safety risk assessment and implement appropriate mitigations. By December 31, 2031, DOD aircraft (other than certain special mission aircraft) must be equipped with and operating integrated ADS-B In technology. With respect to civil aircraft, by December 31, 2031, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) must generally require aircraft that are currently required to be equipped with ADS-B Out to also be equipped with ADS-B In. Additionally, among other requirements, the FAA must establish time-on-position limits for supervisory ATC personnel; establish a process to timely notify parties involved in certain near-miss incidents; and evaluate and revise, as necessary, helicopter routes around Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport.

Vote Result

Passed House

On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 396 - 10 (Roll no. 110). (text: CR H2856-2870)

Actions

2026-04-14T00:00:00

The title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection.

2026-04-14T00:00:00

Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

2026-04-14T00:00:00

On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 396 - 10 (Roll no. 110). (text: CR H2856-2870)

2026-04-14T00:00:00

Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 396 - 10 (Roll no. 110).

2026-04-14T00:00:00

Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H2875-2876)

2026-04-14T00:00:00

At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.

2026-04-14T00:00:00

DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 7613.

2026-04-14T00:00:00

Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H2856-2874)

2026-04-14T00:00:00

Mr. Graves moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.

2026-04-09T00:00:00

Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 528.

2026-04-09T00:00:00

Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. H. Rept. 119-608, Part II.

2026-04-09T00:00:00

Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. H. Rept. 119-608, Part II.

2026-04-09T00:00:00

Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Armed Services. H. Rept. 119-608, Part I.

2026-04-09T00:00:00

Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Armed Services. H. Rept. 119-608, Part I.

2026-03-26T00:00:00

Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 53 - 0.

2026-03-26T00:00:00

Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 62 - 0.

2026-03-26T00:00:00

Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held

2026-03-26T00:00:00

Subcommittee on Aviation Discharged

2026-03-26T00:00:00

Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held

2026-02-21T00:00:00

Referred to the Subcommittee on Aviation.

2026-02-20T00:00:00

Referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, and in addition to the Committee on Armed Services, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

2026-02-20T00:00:00

Referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, and in addition to the Committee on Armed Services, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

2026-02-20T00:00:00

Introduced in House

2026-02-20T00:00:00

Introduced in House

Policy Areas

Transportation and Public Works

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